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Anyone using a Turntable/phono stage with their WA33? Any issues?

There's a big difference in visiting an audio store versus visiting a GOOD audio store. And tips from the locals always go a long way.

Nice! Any good head-fi stores in Dubai?

I got some new cables from Norne audio for the Utopia. I got it done in two male 3 pin XLR inputs. Maybe it's a placebo effect but there's definitely an increase in soundstage width. I need to spend more time evaluating. In other news, my WA33 is doing a world tour. It was made in the USA, and...

Especially now when used ones can be had for $4-6k. But rolling quad 2a3s is not cheap. I think the MHA200 would be like a junior WA33. There's also the ZMF Aegis that I would love to compare it with.

The best I have heard - WA33. Has the speed and dynamics of a Solid state and the 3dness, huge soundstage and imaging of a good tube amp. Add it to, it is a gorgeous amp to look at too and always a conversation piece whenever I have people over. The Allnic 300b HPA/WA234 monos would be my...

I have flicked him two emails in Dec. No reply. I understand he is a one man business and is busy during holiday season. Will try again mid Jan. Thanks.

Anyone else put an order in September 2024 and still waiting?

Are you having noise issues with other HPs especially ones that are harder to drive? My old WA22 was almost dead silent but I was using LCD-X with it. If it's transformer related - maybe DC issue? Does the noise go away after an hour of use? Do you hear the hum through the HPs only or the...

Definitely not fuller. They are silkier/ethereal. They don't really put any emphasis on any frequencies. I can see why people would call these boring or dry. They are neutral sounding to me. I would not pair these with Neutral/Bright HPs. Warm HPs like the Utopia 22 or Audezes, these would work...

Just plugged the Psvane ACME 2A3s. Definite upgrade over the stock Electro Harmonix 2A3. More refined sounding, neutral with more resolution especially in the lower frequencies.

Someone needs to do a review/shootout between WA33 vs WA24 vs WA234 monos. Maybe Woo can some out on a loan tour?

'Blue Monday' by New Order. Absolute head banger with the Utopias.

Cheers everyone, I just ordered them directly from Woo. Love the look of them, and from what everyone else has mentioned on the DNA thread - they do add a little top end sparkle and tighten the bass which is exactly what I want. The Electro Harmonix are very good but the bass is a tad bloated...

I am thinking of pulling the trigger on the Psvane ACME 2A3s from Woo Audio. Anyone had any noise complaints from this tube before?